October Report on APLMF Pacific Island Workshop, 21 Oct 2008

October Participants 1. Mr D Ratabwiy, Nauru 2. Mr V Gabi, Papua New Guinea 3. Ms G Fuimaono, Samoa 4. Mr O Jino, Solomon Islands 5. Ms P Palometa, Tonga 6. Mr M Lototele, Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Secretariat, Fiji 7. Dr G Harvey, Workshop Chair, Member, APLMF Executive 8. Mr A Johnston, Member, APLMF Executive 9. Mr J Birch, CIML Honorary Member 10. Mrs M Haire, Chair, APLMF WG Training Coordination 11. Dr U Diekmann, PTB Technical Cooperation 12. Dr A Samuel, NMI, Australia, APMP DEC

October Workshop Objective To review current status of Legal Metrology/ Trade Measurement in Pacific Island States and key issues/needs with a view to develop recommendations for consideration:  at national level  at Pacific-regional level  by APLMF  by OIML

October Workshop Program Studies of standards and conformance activities/needs undertaken in 2005 – Metrology study by J Birch Update from PIF Secretariat on related activities since 2005 Survey responses and reports from participants Identification of recommendations

October Key issues / needs and outputs identified Membership / affiliation with APLMF  possible conduit through PNG (existing APLMF member)  sub-regional affiliation (through PIF?) Benefits:  Access to resources such as training, documentation, SRB-level projects, etc Issues:  costs of participation in meetings  one economy/liaison point to provide representation  level of development of PIs c.f APLMF members  APLMF membership includes economies at similar level of development  current access to APLMF material  Password restrictions?

October Input/advice from OIML  OIML RLMOs Meeting Pacific Island Forum “ Standards and Conformance Seminar ” 2009 Awareness-raising/commitment by governments  APLMF/OIML expert participation in regional events e.g., PIF “ S&C Seminar ”, 2009  Dissemination of OIML leaflet and APLMF SWG2 Guideline document (stakeholder brochure) Creation of Directory of Legal Metrology authorities / contact points & dissemination of information  PIF Secretariat to consider:  taking on role of maintaining database  developing a “ S&C ” webpage on the PIF Website Key issues / needs and outputs identified

October Harmonising metrological systems among PI States Establishment of a Pacific Island Metrology Forum Drafting of new / review of existing legislation  common need for expert advice in developing appropriate legislation, incorporating, e.g., administrative structures, cost recovery, sustainability National coordination of legislative requirements administered by different agencies Training needs  range of specific priority needs identified  APLMF courses of particular interest include: “ Train the Trainer ”, NAWI, Traffic safety, Electricity & Water meters, Fuel dispensers, taxi meters, technical training for inspectors Equipment needs  range of specific priority needs identified Key issues / needs and outputs identified

October Needs assessment:  Application of APLMF SWG1 guideline document by each PI State re: needs assessment, identification and prioritisation of national and regional needs  provide input to Pacific Island “ S&C Seminar ” and Regional Trade Facilitation Programme (RTFP) development Technical assistance/donor-related:  Assistance in development of submissions to donor agencies  Coordination of technical assistance / donor activities (e.g., EU, AusAID, NZAID, JICA)  Effective involvement of technical experts from key regional partners (e.g., Australia, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, China) Key issues / needs and outputs identified

October Acknowledgements the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany Mr John Birch NMI, Australia